From Cult To Singletrack

About this episode

The episode explores Cy Whitling's journey from a restrictive upbringing to finding freedom through biking and community in Bellingham.

What if the trail that scares you most is the one that finally sets you free? We sit down with illustrator and writer Cy Whitling to chart a life that moved from a Christian nationalist upbringing in northern Idaho to the loamy corners of Bellingham, where bikes, art, and community remapped everything. Cy shares how a humble hardtail, a generous shop mentor, and a dog-eared Kona catalog cracked open a worldview built on fear. College layered in skiing, search and rescue, and daily contact wit...

People in this episode

Guest: Cy Whitling

Topics covered

• personal growth
• mountain biking
• overcoming fear
• community
• art
• Christian nationalism

Keywords

• mountain biking
• personal journey
• fear
• community
• art
• Christian nationalism

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kona catalog

Places: northern Idaho, Bellingham